The Hindu
National
- Make parties’ funding public: petition – Declare political parties “public authorities” under RTI; make them liable to disclose their financial assets for public scrutiny, petition requests SC.
- Clarity needed on L-G’s discretionary powers – Section 41 says that Lt. Governor can use his discretion only in matters which fall outside the purview of the Legislative Assembly.
- Missing the big picture on Big Data – A world governed on the basis of big data is indeed the future. But what it would entail for the future of human lives will unravel a problematic picture, writes .
- India’s eye on universe ready for tests – Astrosat, India’s first space observatory, is ready for tests.
- ‘Love marriage tax’ in Bihar village – A couple who married outside their caste have been asked to either pay Rs. 50,000 or leave the village.
International
- Pak.-Afghan deal on intelligence signed – The spy agencies of Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to share intelligence and bolster cooperation in their fight against the Taliban.
Business
- We are pushed to competitive monetary easing: Rajan – “I fear that in a world with weak aggregate demand, we may be engaged in a risky competition for a greater share of it”, says RBI Governor.
- Using gold deposit to meet CRR, SLR needs – The Finance Ministry has sought comments from stakeholders on the draft gold monetisation scheme.
Opinion-Editorial
- Go forward on India-EU talks – India-EU talks should now gain momentum and lead to negotiated deals, writes the editorial.
- Farewell, Aruna – Making living wills legal would be a huge step towards understanding how important it is to allow a dignified death, opines the editorial.
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
- Battle of Delhi – Chief minister has the right to pick his officers. Lieutenant governor should not force a showdown, says the editorial.
- Unnatural justice – Police plead for more time to ponder criminal angle of sex toys.
- When giants meet – India and China will be drawn closer by the shared priority of development for their peoples, argues Dingding Chen.
- New horizons – While South Korea is a neglected and natural partner, Mongolia signals a fresh diplomatic vision, says the editorial.
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Govt presses reset button on gold with monetization scheme – Govt plans tax incentives on gold deposits, easing of rules for banks in an effort to discourage hoarding.
- The growing vigilantism of Indians – Scant regard for Fundamental Duties augurs ill for Indian democracy, opines the article.
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